Substitute Teacher

Job Title:

Catholic School Teacher – Substitute

Location:

St Francis of Assisi Catholic School, Yuma, AZ

Job

# of Openings: 1

Under the direction of the school principal, the teacher supports the Diocese of Tucson mission to evangelize, catechize, and educate youth in a Catholic School environment. The teacher shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching both academically and behaviorally.

• Recognize and support the unique Catholic mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing in accordance with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Demonstrate living Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and by modeling the teaching of Jesus through attitude and example.
• Assist in building the school’s faith community by participating in and helping to plan religious and service activities.
• Lead and participate in classroom prayer daily.
• Plan lessons that meet academic goals and objectives and incorporate a Catholic religious curriculum as articulated by the school.
• Demonstrate teaching competence through thorough knowledge of the curriculum, effective communication with students, and organization of classroom materials to maximize learning time.
• Use evaluation methods directly related to curriculum objectives, clearly communicating student progress.
• Establish a consistent disciplinary approach that promotes self‑direction, positive self‑image, and high standards for behavior.
• Maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment.
• Cooperate with school and diocesan administration, working effectively with staff to promote positive relationships with students and parents. Attendance at faculty trainings and meetings is required.
• Demonstrate professional responsibility by enforcing school policies and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of information, use sound judgment in dress and behavior, and follow school dress code standards.
• Abide by directives from the principal and perform other duties as assigned.
• Physical and mental requirements: demonstrate coordination, manual dexterity, normal mental and visual capabilities, and the ability to lift as required in a normal office environment.

Walking, sitting, standing, stooping, reaching, talking, handling, hearing, carrying, and keyboarding.

• Strong commitment to fostering lay leadership in the Roman Catholic Church. If baptized, must be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church.
• Excellent communication skills, including written, oral, public speaking, and presentation.
• Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; self‑starter, well‑organized, and a team player.
• Availability for evening and weekend work as necessary; reliable transportation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency with computer technology, including word processing and Excel, with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility in assessing needs and adjusting strategies appropriately in a ministerial environment.
• Completion of a criminal history and background check.
• Professional bearing and clean, neat personal appearance.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Certified by the State of Arizona as a teacher, with renewal per state law.
• Level I Diocesan Ministry Certification, renewed every three years.

St Francis of Assisi is a Roman Catholic religious organization. All employees are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and Arizona state law. Under the “Zero Tolerance Policy”, no employee will be assigned or retained if they have engaged in abuse of a minor or violated boundaries with minors.

All employees and volunteers, regardless of position, must undergo high‑level security clearance and safe‑environment training to protect minors and vulnerable adults.